A new chapter for the family
Derek Fisher and Gloria Govan have announced that, after five years of marriage, they are living apart but remain committed to each other and have no plans to divorce. A spokesperson for the couple confirmed that, despite the physical separation, they maintain constant communication and are focused on preserving the family unit they have built.
Their relationship began in 2015, shortly after both ended previous marriages. Govan, who shares twins with former NBA player Matt Barnes, and Fisher, who was previously married to Candace Fisher and is father to three children, found common ground in their experiences as parents.
The pair got engaged in 2018 and celebrated their wedding in 2021 at the scenic Cielo Farms in Malibu, a location that underscored their emphasis on family and unity. The ceremony highlighted their belief that a strong family foundation is essential for personal growth.
Both have spoken publicly about the lessons they have drawn from earlier relationships, using those insights to strengthen their current partnership and to model a cohesive family environment for their children. Their approach reflects a deliberate effort to blend the best of their pasts into a shared future.